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Foreign exchange: several African countries have a shortage of US dollars - why this happens and how to fix it

A number of African countries, including Kenya, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ghana and Zambia, are currently experiencing shortages of US dollars. The dollar is the dominant currency in international transactions. These countries rely on the US currency to pay for foreign debts, essential goods and industrial inputs. Development economist Christopher Adam…

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In Africa's fields, a plan to pay fair wages for chocolate withers

Ivorian cocoa bean farmer Edouard Kouame Kouadio expects to die poor, despite rising demand for the raw material that feeds the world's insatiable appetite for chocolate.

Reuters

Cocoa Prices Retreat as Cocoa Crop Quality Concerns in West Africa Ease

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK23 ) on Monday closed down -65 (-2.22%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK23 ) closed down -38 (-1.76%). Cocoa prices Monday settled moderately lower. Reduced cocoa crop quality concerns in West Africa have fueled long liquidation in cocoa futures. Ivory Coast and Ghana cocoa...

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China's global influence looms over Kamala Harris trip to Africa

When US Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Zambia on Friday for the final stop of her week-long trip across Africa, she touched down at an airport that’s doubled in size and features glittering new terminals.

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Arsenal set for Thomas Partey injury boost in Leeds clash but William Saliba status uncertain

Key midfielder did not play for Ghana this week due to fitness issues but should make a swift return

Evening Standard

Does democracy fuel corruption? Most Ghanaians don't think so

Does democracy breed corruption – particularly in developing countries?

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Kamala Harris wraps up Ghana visit, heads to Tanzania

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will meet Ghanaian women entrepreneurs on Wednesday to discuss economic empowerment and leadership, her last engagement in Accra before heading to Tanzania to continue her week-long African tour.

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Harris out to reframe US views on Africa, foster partnership

If U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has a favorite number on her trip to Africa, it’s undoubtedly 19

The Independent UK

Kamala Harris visits Ghana 'slave castle,' says 'history must be learned '

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a speech to thousands of young Ghanaians on Tuesday in Accra on women's empowerment, and toured a coastal building that was the last stop for Africans sold into the transatlantic slave trade.

Reuters

Vice President Harris wiped away tears as she toured Ghana's Cape Coast slave castle

The vice president visited a castle that was one of the last stops before enslaved people were transported across the Atlantic. "The horror of what happened here must always be remembered," she said.

WEKU

Thomas Partey injury concern reiterates Arsenal transfer mission to sign Declan Rice this summer

Arsenal received some bad news that Thomas Partey had suffered a 'small injury' with Ghana, reiterating the point that a signing like Declan Rice will be key this summer.

Football London

Doubt cast over Thomas Partey fitness ahead of Leeds United clash

Partey felt something in his right leg while on international duty with Ghana.

Leeds Live

Ghana boss Chris Hughton explains Thomas Partey absence amid Arsenal injury concerns

Ghana manager Chris Hughton delivers injury update on Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey

Football London

Harris to pledge support for African innovation in Ghana

Vice President Kamala Harris will speak Tuesday in Ghana from a monument, called Black Star Gate, that commemorates the nation's independence from colonialism

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Celebrities Idris Elba, Sheryl Lee Ralph join Vice President Harris in Ghana

Vice President Kamala Harris surprised onlookers in Ghana when she stopped at a local recording studio joined by two famous actors.

WEKU

Vice President Harris pledges aid to Ghana amid security and economic concerns

Vice President Harris opened her weeklong trip to Africa by vowing support for Ghana, a democratic pillar in the region that's being squeezed by an economic crisis and security concerns.

Daily Mirror

Chris Hughton confirms why he didn't play Thomas Partey for Ghana in AFCON qualifier

Arsenal star Thomas Partey was an unused substitute for Ghana's draw with Angola on Monday night, sparking fears that the midfielder had been hit by injury ahead of the Premier League run-in

Evening Standard

Thomas Partey injury: Arsenal midfielder forced to sit out of Ghana’s draw with Angola

Key Gunners star left on the bench during AFCON qualifier

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France 24

Kenya opposition protests turn violent

In tonight's edition: One person is shot dead as anti-government protests in Kenya grow increasingly violent. Also, US Vice President Kamala Harris announces an aid package and development coorperation with Ghana as she kicks of an Africa tour that will also take her to Tanzania and Zambia until April 2.…

Football London

Arsenal face Thomas Partey injury concern after absence in Ghana clash vs Angola

Thomas Partey has suffered injury problems throughout the 2022/23 campaign despite proving to be one of Arsenal's most influential players in their Premier League title challenge

The Conversation

Ghana’s e-levy is unfair to the poor and misses its revenue target: a lesson in mobile money tax design

In May 2022, the government in Ghana introduced a deeply unpopular tax on mobile money transactions, known as the e-levy. When it was introduced, the levy was structured as a 1.5% charge on all electronic and mobile money transactions over 100 cedis per day.

Nottingham Post

Freak injury deals fresh blow to Nottingham Forest hopes

The latest Nottingham Forest news as the Ghana FA have confirmed that the forward has returned to the City Ground to undergo further assessment.

Reuters

Kamala Harris starts Africa tour in Ghana, announces security aid

The United States will provide $100 million to Ghana and four other West African countries to help them deal with violent extremism and instability, Vice President Kamala Harris said on Monday during a visit to Ghana.

The Independent UK

Harris to meet Ghana's president as she begins Africa trip

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris begins her first full day in Africa on Monday as she meets with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo

Al Jazeera

US Vice President Kamala Harris in Africa to boost ties

Week-long tour of the continent comes at a time when the US is seeking to counter the influence of Russia, China.

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